The service and repair manual for the 2001 BMW M5 — 4.9L V8 and 5.0L V8 engines, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.9L V8 — 302 cu in, DOHC 5.0L V8 — 302 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 4 complaints · 9 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2001 M5 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 102
- General Information 2,158
- Accessories & Equipment 3,258
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 363
- Body & Frame 1,425
- Maintenance 32
- Brakes 155
- Restraints 417
- Drivelines & Axles 199
- Steering 129
- Electrical 2,082
- Suspension 503
- Engine Mechanical 660
- Transmission 708
- Engine Performance 1,915
- Rear 221
- Pa) at idle and 65
- Pa) at 6,500
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2001 M5
- Air Bags — frontal › sensor/control module-inactive · 03V421000Unexpected deployment of the air bag(s) could cause serious injury if an occupant is too close to th.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 17V047000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
Owners have filed 4 complaints and BMW has issued 9 technical service bulletins for the 2001 M5. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2001 M5 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2001 M5?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2001 model year, covering the 4.9L V8 and 5.0L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2001 M5 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2001 M5, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2001 M5 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2001 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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